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Tanzania: Taking a stand against FGM
“I feel happy to be here; I feel safe because my father is not around, and I can continue with school.” Despite the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in […]
SA: Turning pain to power
Thandeka Dlamini, who is from a traditional area in rural KwaZulu Natal, which is one of South Africa’s nine provinces, is emerging as a leader of other women in the […]
Zimbabwe: Chief’s wife joins the fight against GBV
This case study highlights the significant role that the wives of traditional leaders, particularly Mai Chikosha, play in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in rural Zimbabwe, specifically in Ward 16 of […]
Eswatini: Girls clubs grow confidence
“I want to help labanye, who need any support. Hence, I want to become a psychologist” Sibandze, a former shy student at Mandulo High School, transformed remarkably through her involvement […]
Resta Dzvinyangoma: Life after overcoming painful situations
Alderman Resta Dzvinyangoma is the first-born daughter in a family of three girls and two boys. She was deprived of the right to finish her secondary school education by her […]
February 6, 2024
Themes:
Drivers of Change
| Gender equality
| Local Government
Programs:
Gender & Governance
A councillor should ensure the mental, physical as well as spiritual emancipation of inhabitants in the locality.
Dhanita Devi Ramsaran is an elected village councillor of the District Council of Flacq since the year 2020. She has known Gender Links via social media and has also previously […]
July 28, 2023
Themes:
Drivers of Change
| Education
| Local Government
| Young Women
Programs:
Gender & Governance
| Women in Politics
Additionally, as a dedicated pastor, she takes her advocacy several steps ahead : she shares the beauty and necessity of equality between men and women with the followers of her faith.
Natacha Hossanny began her career as an officer at the Municipality of Port-Louis (MPL) in 2012. She has known Gender Links (GL) since then and has witnessed the admirable endeavour […]
July 27, 2023
Themes:
Drivers of Change
| Gender equality
| Local Government
| Politics
Programs:
Gender & Governance
| Women in Politics
Mauritius – “MPs should represent the voice of the citizens and adopt a people-centred approach.” Subhasnee Luchmun Roy
“Everyone should be given the opportunity to serve their country, without any discrimination.” Subhasnee Luchmun Roy is a member of the National Assembly and a member of the political party […]
May 15, 2023
Themes:
Drivers of Change
| Elections
| Gender equality
| Governance
| Politics
| Young Women
| Youth
Programs:
Advocacy - 50/50 Campaign
| Gender & Governance
| Women in Politics
Mauritius – “There is the need for a critical mass of women to change the status quo, in politics and in other roles.” Soonita Kistamah
“Providing the opportunity for women to participate effectively in politics should neither be seen as a favour on women nor simply a result of laws or quotas.” Soonita Kistamah has […]
May 15, 2023
Themes:
Drivers of Change
| Elections
| Gender equality
| Governance
| Politics
| Young Women
| Youth
Programs:
Advocacy - 50/50 Campaign
| Gender & Governance
| Women in Politics
Mauritius – “Women should remain determined; there is the space for them in politics.” Sandra Mayotte
“Nowadays, children receive very empowering messages on the status, role and potentiality of women.” Sandra Marie Monia Mayotte is a member of the National Assembly and a member of the […]
May 15, 2023
Themes:
Drivers of Change
| Elections
| GBV
| Gender equality
| Governance
| Politics
| Sustainable Development
| Young Women
| Youth
Programs:
Advocacy - 50/50 Campaign
| Gender & Governance
| Women in Politics
Mauritius – “Sustainable development will not be attained without gender equality.” Joanna Berenger
“Engaging oneself in politics should be selfless and aimed at creating positive changes at the personal, community and country level rather than done for personal interests.” Joanna Berenger has a […]
May 15, 2023
Themes:
Drivers of Change
| Elections
| Gender equality
| Governance
| Justice system
| Politics
| Sustainable Development
| Young Women
| Youth
Programs:
Advocacy - 50/50 Campaign
| Gender & Governance
| Women in Politics
South Africa: Dimpho Mathabela
Change is the result of true learning “Today I am able to help women and teach them to be independent and not to depend to abusive men” Dimpho is the […]
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